John’s guidebook

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John’s guidebook

Coffee Favorites

High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
53 locals recommend
Intelligentsia Coffee Wicker Park Coffeebar
1609 W Division St
53 locals recommend
High-end coffee bar chain serving daily roasted brews in an industrial-chic setting.
Please do not lean against the doors! Hip coffee shop with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
17 locals recommend
Standing Passengers
1458 W Chicago Ave
17 locals recommend
Please do not lean against the doors! Hip coffee shop with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

Grocery Essentials

Local gourmet grocery with fresh produce, great food choices, and a thoughtfully curated beer/wine/liquor selection.
6 locals recommend
Market Select
912 N Ashland Ave
6 locals recommend
Local gourmet grocery with fresh produce, great food choices, and a thoughtfully curated beer/wine/liquor selection.
Local grocery chain with a wide selection, organic products, fresh produce, and various types of alcohol.
866 locals recommend
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 locals recommend
Local grocery chain with a wide selection, organic products, fresh produce, and various types of alcohol.

Food scene

Walk-up window for classic NY style & deep dish slices.
Kung Fu Pizza Bar
1225 N Milwaukee Ave
Walk-up window for classic NY style & deep dish slices.
Asian-inspired plates & craft cocktails served amid funky furnishings & communal tables. They have an out of this world burger, but it’s only served at the bar.
84 locals recommend
Mott St
1401 N Ashland Ave
84 locals recommend
Asian-inspired plates & craft cocktails served amid funky furnishings & communal tables. They have an out of this world burger, but it’s only served at the bar.
Hip Southwestern dining, bar & brunch in a funky, brick-lined room with art, mirrors & ductwork.
94 locals recommend
Flo
1434 W Chicago Ave
94 locals recommend
Hip Southwestern dining, bar & brunch in a funky, brick-lined room with art, mirrors & ductwork.
Creative New American tasting menus are offered with wine pairings & cocktails in a chic setting.
7 locals recommend
Temporis
933 N Ashland Ave
7 locals recommend
Creative New American tasting menus are offered with wine pairings & cocktails in a chic setting.
Closest pizza place to the apartment.
Pappanino's Pizza II
925 North Ashland Avenue
Closest pizza place to the apartment.
Awesome affordable sushi that is a BYOB. Make a reservation on weekend evenings. Love the Spicy Mango Avocado Salad!
111 locals recommend
Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago Ave
111 locals recommend
Awesome affordable sushi that is a BYOB. Make a reservation on weekend evenings. Love the Spicy Mango Avocado Salad!

Drinks & Nightlife

Our local dive bar, dating to 1897, with vintage decor, neon beer signs & a pool table.
36 locals recommend
The Chipp Inn
832 N Greenview Ave
36 locals recommend
Our local dive bar, dating to 1897, with vintage decor, neon beer signs & a pool table.
Neighborhood brewery specializing in botanic beers with all natural ingredients, the restaurant and bar are beautiful, as well!
87 locals recommend
Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
1746 W Chicago Ave
87 locals recommend
Neighborhood brewery specializing in botanic beers with all natural ingredients, the restaurant and bar are beautiful, as well!
One of the city's most reputable cocktail bars. No reservations. Only craft products used. Proper attire requested.
355 locals recommend
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
355 locals recommend
One of the city's most reputable cocktail bars. No reservations. Only craft products used. Proper attire requested.